Senior System Software Engineer, Halos Core and Robotics Platform

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $184,000–$287,500 / yr
Posted: 23 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $236k

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Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

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TL;DR · Senior System Software Engineer, Halos Core and Robotics Platform

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Senior System Software Engineer - Halos Core and Robotics Platform joins the team to build a full-stack safety platform for physical AI, including autonomous vehicles and industrial robots. This role involves architecting, designing, developing, and debugging system software across QNX, Linux, and hypervisor-based environments. The engineer will develop BSP and I/O Virtualization solutions, boot, driver, diagnostics, and platform software for mixed-criticality systems on NVIDIA SoCs. Key responsibilities include creating safe and secure software aligned with ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 standards using Formal Methods. Required skills include proficiency in C or Ada/SPARK programming, ARM architecture knowledge, and experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS). The role also utilizes GenAI and AI-assisted engineering tools for debugging, testing, and workflow automation to support complex real-time AI workloads on high-performance edge platforms.

What does a System Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $235750 from 37 postings across 4 companies.

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Skills

C Ada SPARK RTOS QNX Linux ARM Architecture Virtualization Formal Methods TLA+ ISO 26262 ISO 21434 I/O Virtualization BSP GenAI System Software Embedded Systems

What you'll do

Architect, design, develop, and debug system software for the Halos OS across QNX, Linux, and hypervisor environments.
Develop BSP, I/O virtualization, boot, driver, and diagnostic solutions for mixed-criticality systems on NVIDIA SoCs.
Create safe and secure software compliant with ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 standards using Formal Methods.
Bring up and optimize next-generation NVIDIA platforms in collaboration with ASIC, firmware, and safety teams.
Utilize GenAI and AI-assisted engineering tools to automate debugging, testing, code review, and documentation.
Design tracing, logging, and performance-analysis solutions to improve the developer experience.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
8+ years of experience in System Software architecture and real-time embedded systems development.
Strong proficiency in C and/or Ada/SPARK programming and debugging skills.
Deep understanding of computer architecture, operating system fundamentals, and ARM v8 based SoCs.
Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as QNX and RT Linux.
Experience with formal methods, including TLA+ modeling and formal verification.
Knowledge of software development compliant with ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 standards.
Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools for coding, testing, and workflow automation.

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